Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on Exercise Performance

Capsules containing 0.3 g/kg of body weight of sodium bicarbonate were ingested in two doses. The first intake (0.2 g/kg) was performed together with a carbohydrate-enriched meal 2 h before a repeated sprint exercise protocol, and the second (0.1 g/kg) occurred 1 h later.

Capsules containing 0.3 g/kg of body weight of celulose were ingested in two doses. The first intake (0.2 g/kg) was performed together with a carbohydrate-enriched meal 2 h before a repeated sprint exercise protocol, and the second (0.1 g/kg) occurred 1 h later.